For all of Italy’s rich footballing traditions, breaking into Serie A remains a major challenge for young players. The pathway … More
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Serie A, B & C: Key Dates 2026/27
The fixture schedule for the 2026/27 Serie A season has now been confirmed – the weekly fixture schedule for the … More
Brasilazio, Niginho and The Long Shadow of Fascist Italy
Over ten million Italians left their homes at the turn of the 20th century, fleeing the grinding poverty that afflicted vast swathes of … More
Heaven & Hell – The Unfolding Storylines in Serie B
As the 2025/26 Serie B season canters toward its climax, tantilising storylines are beginning to be written at both ends … More
Icons and Angels: The Saints of Italian Football
October 1997. The greats of world football gathered at San Siro for Franco Baresi’s testimonial match. From Baggio to Bergomi, from Van Basten to … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Venezia
The city of Venice requires no introduction. On one hand, Venezia is one of the wonders of the world: a … More
Forza Igor: Courage Beyond The Final Whistle
“It’s a very tough match, I know full well I could win or lose, but I’ll give it my all, … More
Just The Ticket: The Price of Italian Football 2025/26
We’ve scoured the websites of every Serie A club to compile our annual analysis of season ticket prices for the … More
Torneo Di Capodanno: Leeds United’s Florentine City Break
Leeds United, the reigning champions of England, endured a gruelling 55-game campaign in the 1992/93 season. Their odyssey began on … More
Pazza Collezione! A look inside Ciaran Crilly’s extraordinary collection of Inter Milan memorabilia
Ciaran Crilly’s passion for Inter Milan and Italian football runs far deeper than mere fandom. It is a long-distance love … More
